GRE Word List

EMETIC

an agent that induces vomiting

The meaning of the word emetic is an agent that induces vomiting.

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WordMeaning
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
cohortscompanion
varnisha liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
monetaryof or relating to money or to the mechanisms by which it is supplied to and circulates in the economy
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain